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A Bright-er Future

October 19, 2017 Blogs Comments are off for this post

The Real Estate world, as we have come to know it here in our geographic area, will undergo a seismic shift by the end of this very month.

“Bright” MLS is here.

As most consumers know, Multiple Listing Services, commonly referred to as MLS, are the organized “pool” of residential listings which Brokers make available for reciprocal privileges among other Brokers and Agents. Transactions in which the listing broker’s listing is sold by a broker or salesperson from another real estate company are called “Co-Brokered Transactions”.

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LET’S MAKE A DEAL!

November 29, 2017 Blogs Comments are off for this post

There is an old adage that says the secret to real estate success is “location, location, location”.

I would argue that a better axiom might be “negotiation, negotiation, negotiation”.

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THANK YOU

December 28, 2017 Blogs Comments are off for this post

As I pen my last letter for the Cumberland Valley Business Journal, I reflect upon what a great honor it was to be asked to contribute my thoughts and opinions over the last year.

While my job was to provide information and insight regarding local real estate, the scope of my thoughts are so much more.

In a few weeks, many of us will be making resolutions for the New Year.  One of my resolutions is to be more thankful for the privilege and opportunity of living in the community that I call the Greater Carlisle Area.

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Experience is Invaluable

January 22, 2018 Blogs Comments are off for this post

Eighty percent (or more, depending on the age group) of shoppers research online before making a purchase and that usually includes home buyers as well. We can pull up a listing of homes for sale in a matter of seconds, so, in this modern day, everything-at-your-fingertips way of life, why do we still need Realtors?

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Get Organized the Simple Way

January 22, 2018 Blogs Comments are off for this post

January usually brings the desire to clean-out, put-away and freshen-up your life. You can simplify the easy way by doing just a few small tasks at a time and following some basic steps. From taking the time to get rid of extra trash, going through each room and each drawer one at a time, you’ll find you just have extra “stuff”.

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Popular Interior Design Trends

January 22, 2018 Blogs Comments are off for this post

How do you feel about Matte Black finishes and kitchens with more color? Speaking of kitchens, would you be willing to scrap that big island for a more family -friendly dining table? Trough and bucket sinks are on the rise in bathrooms and vintage lighting is growing in popularity.

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Mortgage Mess-Ups to Avoid

May 16, 2018 Blogs Comments are off for this post

Applying for a mortgage and getting approved for your dream home is not easy task. It can be hard to sleep, worrying whether you got the right paperwork together, whether you’re working with the right lender and if your savings account is going to hold up under the strain of down payments and closing costs. But if you avoid these 6 mistakes, you’re sure to make the process a little less stressful.

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Spring Cleaning Made Easy

May 16, 2018 Blogs Comments are off for this post

The weather is warming and the sun is finally (most days) shining, which means it’s time to think about your home’s spring maintenance needs. It’s also a good time to work on some larger projects now that there is more daylight and the threat of winter weather is behind us.

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